Patents Issued in December 14, 2004
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D499826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Lantern flashlight
    Patent number: D499827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Michael Ying Hung Li
  • Desk lamp
    Patent number: D499828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Sharper Image Corporation
    Inventors: Mark G. Martin, Tristan M. Christianson
  • Lantern
    Patent number: D499829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Craftmade International, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Curtin
  • Sunglow teardrop solar light
    Patent number: D499830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: International Development Corporation
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar light
    Patent number: D499831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: International Development Corporation
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar light
    Patent number: D499832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: International Development Corporation
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Constellation solar light
    Patent number: D499833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: International Development Corporation
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Lamp cover used in a back light unit
    Patent number: D499834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tai-cheng Yu, Charles Leu, Ga-Lane Chen
  • Light guide plate
    Patent number: D499835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tai-Cheng Yu, Charles Leu, Ga-Lane Chen
  • Lamp
    Patent number: D499836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Artemide S.p.A.
    Inventor: Thomas Sandell
  • Light fixture trim
    Patent number: D499837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Schonbek
  • Cigarette lighter
    Patent number: D499838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Douglas C. Carlton
  • Lighter
    Patent number: D499839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Chi Lam Wong
  • Gas lighter head
    Patent number: D499840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Swedish Match Lighters B.V.
    Inventor: Lambertus van Geenen
  • Vibrating attachment for a liquid and lotion applicator
    Patent number: D499841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph G. Angeletta
  • Depilatory device
    Patent number: D499842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Soft Lines Limited
    Inventor: Wai-Wah Yiu
  • Blade for safety razor
    Patent number: D499843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Kai R&D Center Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Nakasuka
  • Electric hair clipper
    Patent number: D499844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventor: Etsushi Muramatsu
  • Angled shaver
    Patent number: D499845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Ideavillage Products Corp.
    Inventor: Anand V. Khubani
  • Sports belt
    Patent number: D499846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Studio Moderna SA
    Inventor: Sandi {hacek over (C)}e{hacek over (s)}ko
  • Wrestling ear guard
    Patent number: D499847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Asics Corporation
    Inventors: Andy Coutant, Thomas M. Lukens
  • Pressure washer
    Patent number: D499848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power Company
    Inventor: Jeremy D. Leasure
  • Vacuum cleaner canister
    Patent number: D499849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: South Asia International
    Inventor: Raymond Hoi-Tak Lam
  • Single agitator nozzle for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D499850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
    Inventor: Christian S. Leyden
  • Compact ice scraper
    Patent number: D499851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Hanno Kortleven
  • Thermal ice scraper
    Patent number: D499852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Scott D. Trunecek
  • Base leg wheel cover for a material handling vehicle
    Patent number: D499853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Raymond Corporation
    Inventors: H. Scott Ryan, Douglas M. Russell, Thomas W. Confer, Jeffrey E. Greene
  • Load back rest for a material handling vehicle
    Patent number: D499854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Raymond Corporation
    Inventors: H. Scott Ryan, Douglas M. Russell, David L. Fergot, Gregory L. Holland
  • Front cover for a material handling vehicle
    Patent number: D499855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: The Raymond Corporation
    Inventors: H. Scott Ryan, Douglas M. Russell, David L. Fergot, Gregory W. Smiley
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Beryl’
    Patent number: PP15416
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Beryl’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with soft orange ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 25-30; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association, N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Babita’
    Patent number: PP15417
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Babita’ characterized by its small sized blooms with orange ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 8-13; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association, N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Clematis plant named ‘EVIpo015’
    Patent number: PP15418
    Abstract: A new Clematis plant which is well suited to outdoor and indoor cultural methods, has exceptional tolerance to cold temperatures, displays profuse, light purple flowers, and demonstrates continuous summer flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings under normal glasshouse conditions and is suitable for cultivation in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignees: Poulsen Roser A/S, Raymond J. Evison Limited
    Inventors: Mogens N. Olesen, Raymond J. Evison
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Esperanto Happy’
    Patent number: PP15419
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Esperanto Happy’, having a good uniform canopy of bright red/yellow striped single flowers with a yellow/green disc. The variety has medium vigor, a free branching and uniform spreading habit, and good foliage presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Aurora Varieties S.L.
    Inventor: Richard Hammond
  • Lomandra plant named ‘LM300’
    Patent number: PP15420
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lomandra longifolia plant, designated ‘LM300’, is characterized by a fine, narrow leaf blade, and compact habit as compared with other varieties of Lomandra longifolia. ‘LM300’ is further characterized by a yellow green to deep-green leaf blade color with greyed orange to greyed purple basal shoots. In addition, ‘LM300’ is cold tolerant with excellent color retention as compared with other varieties of Lomandra longifolia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Versascapes, LLC
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Stella’
    Patent number: PP15421
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Stella’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with peach colored ray florets and prolific branching, natural season flower date August 11-16; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association, N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Kepa’
    Patent number: PP15422
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Kepa’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with purple ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 8-13; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association, N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named ‘Heartbeat’
    Patent number: PP15423
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, named ‘Heartbeat’, characterized by a large glowing dark pink to light red flower with exceptional symmetry. It is a free-flowering plant with an upright, compact habit. The foliage is glossy and dark green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supaanem’
    Patent number: PP15424
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supaanem’, characterized by its compact, mounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; anemone-type inflorescence form with white-colored ray florets and orange-colored disc florets that become bright yellow with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel Bede McDonald
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supamon’
    Patent number: PP15425
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supamon’, characterized by its compact, mounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; anemone-type inflorescence form with light purple-colored ray florets and orange-colored disc florets that become light yellow and eventually light purple with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel Bede McDonald
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supait339’
    Patent number: PP15426
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supait339’, characterized by its compact, mounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; anemone-type inflorescence form with white-colored ray florets and yellow-colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Cal Pur’
    Patent number: PP15427
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Cal Pur’, characterized by its uniform, outwardly spreading, low mounding and trailing plant habit; freely and continuous branching habit; dense and bushy plant growth habit; and very freely flowering habit, numerous dark purple-colored flowers with yellow-colored throats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Pierce
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoprovidence’
    Patent number: PP15428
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoprovidence’, characterized by its uniform and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; can be grown as a disbud or as a spray-type; early flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; bright yellow-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about four to five weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Bougainvillea plant named ‘Vera Pink’
    Patent number: PP15429
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bougainvillea plant named ‘Vera Pink’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and compact growth habit; thornless stems; roughly spherical inflorescences with numerous flowers; and light pink-colored flower bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Rijnplant B.V.
    Inventor: Leonardus W. B. M. van Rijn
  • Verbena plant named ‘Comivpec’
    Patent number: PP15430
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Comivpec’, characterized by its compact, mounded and cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and double flowers with peach-colored petals and petaloids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Cohen Nurseries
    Inventor: Michal Laist
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Wesscaedia’
    Patent number: PP15431
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named Wesscaedia, characterized by its cascading and uniformly rounded plant habit; freely branching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; and numerous white and violet blue bi-colored fan-shaped flowers with white-colored centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Josef and Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Euphorbia milii plant named ‘Apollon’
    Patent number: PP15432
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Euphorbia milii plant named ‘Apollon’, particularly characterized by its compact plant habit; dense and bushy plant form; moderate growth habit; abundant, small yellow floral cymes with yellow-green bracts; high number of flowers per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Gartneriet Hjortebjerg I/S
    Inventor: Steen Thomsen
  • Brighamia plant name ‘Kirsten’
    Patent number: PP15433
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Brighamia plant named ‘Kirsten’, characterized by its upright, uniform and compact growth habit; short thick stems; light green-colored leaves; and numerous yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Plant Planet, B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus Cornelis Dekker
  • Lobelia plant named ‘Weslolav’
    Patent number: PP15434
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Weslolav’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit with short internodes; dense and bushy plant form; continuously and freely flowering habit; densely pubescent leaves; light lavender-colored flowers; and relatively tolerant to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau - Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Driscoll Jubilee’
    Patent number: PP15435
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Jubilee.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Driscoll Camarillo’ and ‘Driscoll Coronation.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘Driscoll Camarillo’ and ‘Driscoll Coronation,’ in particular, by its smaller spread of plant, conic shaped fruit of greater length than width, thinner stolons, red and white internal fruit color, the shape of the base of the terminal leaflets is acute, and the inflorescence is beneath the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sjulin, Joseph T. DeRuse, JoAnne Coss